Regional Info

2017 Kinsmen Winnipeg Winter Games

Upon assessment of the field conditions for Snowshoe and Nordic Skiing it was
concluded by both the groomers and the CCSAM’s members that the conditions,
between deep footprints and ice, are NOT suitable for a safe competition for
our athletes. Therefore, the Snowshoe and Nordic Skiing portions of the Winnipeg
Winter Games have been cancelled.

Special Olympics Manitoba staff is very
sorry for the inconveniences this has and will cause. We will not likely be
able to reschedule the competition due to the warmer weather and the lack of
snow.

We do have
delegate gifts for each of you, your assistant coaches (program volunteers), as
well as for athletes. If you’d like to inquire about your athletes’
reimbursements for this event, please contact Katherine at som@specialolympics.mb.ca or (204) 925-5628. If/when you come to
the office to pick up your athletes’ monies please ask about your delegate
gifts as well.

Please note
the Healthy Athlete event will still be taking place from 10:00 A.M. – 3:30
P.M. Feel free to encourage your athletes to still attend this event, pick up
their delegate gifts, enjoy a lunch at SJR and spectate and cheer on their
follow competitors. The Floor Hockey, Speed Skating and Figure Skating will
still be taking place.

If you require
any assistance in contacting your athletes or clubs please let Manager, Competition Development - Meaghan McMullen know. She will
be doing set-up and the final touches for the rest of the Games but she will do her best to assist you where and when she can.